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The wars & local soldiers, 1908

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The Indian Frontier War. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 3

There was severe fighting on Friday in the section between Matta and Abazsi in connection with the British punitive expedition which is being despatched against the Mohmends…

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The War on the Indian Frontier. Fighting In Progress

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 2

REUTER'S correspondent at Simla states that upon the enemy threatening to out his communications, Brigadler-Genaral Willoooks attacked the tribeaman with two columns,…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter, XV.—Continued

The Cobar Herald · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 2

"To your friend, sir," observed the lady, haughtily. "He is a dreamer, "replied Henry "so, like a true brother ill arms, I raised the…

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A Wounded Heart. How It Was Sewn Up

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 3

An astounding surgical operation is reported by Professor Sultan in the " German Medical Weekly." The heart of a person who attempted suicide and fired a…

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The Frontier War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 5

A strong British force is concentrating at Peshawur in view of possible contingencies…

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Disaster to British War Vessels. A Doubts Collision

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

ANOTHER naval disaster occurred on Monday night. While engaged in night manoeuvres off the mouth of the Thames, the scout Attentive, 2070 tons, rammed the tornedo-boat destroyer…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XV.—Continued

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

"To your friend, sir," observed the lady, haughtily. He is a dreamer," replied Henri; "so, like a true brother in arms, I raised the…

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A Soldier of Fortune. [?]A Tale of the Crimea.[?] Chapter Xvii

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 2

Cunning, in striving, to attain the end, Oft shoots beyond the mark.—Old Play. Baron Tichoff was exceedingly embarrassed at the command that he had…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XVII.—Continued

The Cobar Herald · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

Her calmness and self-possession at once deceived the w[?]y Russ, who quitted the saloon to issue fresh instructions to his agents…

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A Soldier of Fortune. —A Tale of the Crimea.— Chapter XVII.—Continued

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 2

Her calmness and self-possession at once deceived the wily Russ, who quitted the saloon to issue fresh instructions to his agents…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XIX.—Continued

The Cobar Herald · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 2

Schlusselberg is an ancient fortress, formerly belonging to Sweden built upon a rook close to the source of the Neva, a fountain which rises from the bottom…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XIX.—Continued

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 2

Schlusselberg is an ancient fortress, formerly belonging to Sweden, built upon a rock close to the source of the Neva, a fountain which rises from the bottom…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XX.—Continued

The Cobar Herald · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

Upon a bed of straw reclined the gaunt figure of an aged man whoso venerable board foil like a snow wreath upon his chest; his dress had evidently been rich…

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Short Story Contraband of War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 7

Stamford, of the 3rd Dragoons, Saule, of the 90th Field Battery, and Wylson, of the Rutlandshire Regiment, were seated on a [?]ssy bank under a hedge. They had gone…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XX.—Continued

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 2

Upon a bed of straw reelined the gaunt figure of an aged man whose venerable board fell like a snow wreath upon his chest: his dress had evidently been rich,…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XXI.—Continued

The Cobar Herald · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 2

Lelia regarded him with pleased surprise; she had met with one who at last seemed to comprehend her nature. "Pardon me," said Henri, "the…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XXI.—Continued

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 2

Lelia regarded him with pleased surprise; she had mot with one who at last seemed to comprehend her nature. "Pardon me," said Henri, "the…

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War Against the Rabbit

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 2

In a majority of case in the Carcoar district holdings are now being wire-netted with the object of repelling the rabbit invasion. Coombing Park, the property of Mrs…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XXII.-Continued

The Cobar Herald · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 2

"Why have we been dragged here?" exclaimed the young men, both together. "Dragged here!" repeated the minis-ter, "I thought you came in a carriage; I…

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What a British Naval War Would Cost

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 13 June 1908 · page 7

THERE is no nation in the world whose prosperity is so intimately bound up in its Navy, as is the case with Great Britain, so that under there circumstances it is of…

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